Talk to your doctor if you have trouble getting pregnant along with any of the following signs: Keep in mind that smoking, drinking alcohol, having more than 300 mg of caffeine daily (about two 8-ounce cups of coffee), or being significantly overweight or underweight can also negatively impact fertility and pregnancy.
Protein and Diabetes. Protein helps the body to create new cell tissue. Protein is one of the three main energy providing macronutrients, along with carbohydrate and fat. It helps the body to grow new tissue, therefore helping to build muscle and repair damage to the body. Protein is also a constituent part of each cell of our bodies and makes up approximately a sixth of our body weight.
Reducing daily intake of sugar can improve diabetes control. The amount of sugar eaten daily can vary based on activity level and overall health. Be sure your physician is aware of any specific dietary modifications. Women may reduce the daily sugar intake to 17 g per day and men can aim for 25 g per day. Your physician can help you develop a target range for sugar intake.